Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District - About Us
Contact Us:
Online: Contact Us
By Phone: 719-531-6333 x1008
In Person or by Mail:
5550 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Click for MapMon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mission:
To support, preserve, and promote our public library system.
Vision:
Every person in our community values the critical role of the Pikes Peak Library District for the common good.
The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District was established on the 50th anniversary of the Colorado Springs Public Library (March 11, 1955) and incorporated in 1969 as a nonprofit organization. The Friends is a constant advocate for the Library. Today, with 900 members, the Friends sponsors and supports numerous programs and events to further the enjoyment of reading and love for books for all individuals.
The Friends of PPLD are best known for their volunteerism, their bookstores in each library (you never know what you will find in the ever-changing inventory of previously-read books and magazines) and, of course, the Friends Big book sales held three times each year.
Do you love books, reading and libraries? Have you considered becoming involved in your community? One easy step covers it all! JOIN THE FRIENDS NOW!
What do Friends do?
Without your support there are not enough dollars in the budget to fund all the exciting, involving and inspiring programs the residents of El Paso County need and deserve. Some of the programs the Friends of PPLD currently sponsor or support are:
- All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR)
- Betty Field Youth Writing Contest
- Frank Waters Award
- Golden Quill Award
- History Symposium
- Mountain of Authors
- National Friends of the Library Week
- National Library Week
- Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project
Friends Also
- Are advocates for the library
- Operate book stores at Penrose and East
- Hold District Book Sales
- Host special events, receptions and programs
- Communicate with state and local elected officials about library issues
- Participate in PPLD volunteer opportunities
- Attend community events to promote PPLD
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President: Wilma Palic
Vice President: Aida Richardson
Secretary: Mary Jo Schraml
Treasurer: Kyle Wilson
At Large: Una Ng-Brasch
Directors
Laura Ettinger
Stephanie Ewing
Karen Hilborn
Gina A. James
Susan Logie
Debra Plotkin
Cheryl Ross
Pat Webb
Staff
Marcia Myers - Book Store and Volunteer Coordinator
Rita Lenore - Finance Coordinator
Directors Emeritus
James Bixler
Steve Bobbitt
Lewis Burton
Rosemae Campbell
James Ciletti
Mary Ciletti
Andrea Corley
Pamela Gomez Gil
Ellen R. May
Diane Pfalzgraf
Charles Robinove
Board of Directors Meetings
5:15 p.m., Penrose Library
2nd Floor Conference Room
March 13, 2013
May 8, 2013
July 10, 2013
September 11, 2013
November 13, 2013
January 8, 2014
Application for Board of Directors
(Volunteer Position)